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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 574.88 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 574.88 and 357.74 is: 493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 574.88 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/574.88 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 574.88 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 205,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,657.57/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.18

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